V3.25 Children entering New Zealand for adoption (29/11/2010)

1. Children entering New Zealand to be adopted by New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders under the New Zealand Adoption Act 1955 may be granted a temporary visa authorising an initial stay of a maximum of 6 months.
2. An application for children entering New Zealand for adoption must include:
   1. evidence of the support of the Ministry of Social Development’s Child, Youth and Family Services; and
   2. the child's birth certificate; and
   3. evidence of the immigration status or New Zealand citizenship of the adoptive parents.
3. Immigration officers may also waive, by special direction, the funds and onward travel and health requirements for the children.

V3.25.1 Further visas for children entering New Zealand for adoption

Temporary visas may be granted (for a maximum of 12 months at a time) for a total stay long enough to submit a full adoption order if:

1. an interim order issued under the Adoption Act 1955 is still valid; and
2. Child, Youth and Family advises INZ of progress on the adoption.

Effective 29/11/2010